USYD - Communication Skills for University Success
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Communication Skills for University Success at Coursera Overview
Duration | 27 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
Communication Skills for University Success at Coursera Highlights
- This Course Plus the Full Specialization.
- Shareable Certificates.
- Graded Programming Assignments.
Communication Skills for University Success at Coursera Course details
- This Specialization is aimed at preparing students for undergraduate study in an English-speaking university. The course equips you for full participation and engagement with your studies by building awareness and understanding of the core values and expectations of academic culture, and providing you with practical strategies to apply to your studies. In this course, you will learn how to develop your Communication Skills to help you achieve success in your university studies. After completing this course, you will be able to:
- 1. Recognise the importance of communication in communities of practice at university
- 2. Understand contexts of communication at university and associated expectations
- 3. Communicate clearly across a variety of different contexts and to a wide range of audiences by adapting communicative styles appropriately
- 4. Demonstrate, negotiate, and further understanding through spoken, written, visual, and conversational modes
- 5. Effectively formulate arguments and communicate research findings through the process of researching, composing, and editing
- 6. Confidently engage in constructive and critical dialogue with respect and professionalism
Communication Skills for University Success at Coursera Curriculum
Introduction to Communication in Academic Culture
Welcome to the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization!
1.1a Introduction to the Course
1.2a Introduction to Academic Culture
1.2b Introduction to Communication
1.3a Survival Skills for University
1.3b Resilience & Motivation for University
1.4a Academic Integrity
Communication Weekly Topics & Learning Outcomes
Communication Assessment Overview
Summative Peer Assessment
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
1.1 Practice Quiz
1.2 Practice Quiz
1.3 Practice Quiz
1.4 Practice Quiz
Summative Quiz - Module 1
Discussion Board Self Assessment - Module 1
Participating in University Discussion Contexts
2.1a Introduction to rhetorical situations
2.1b Rhetorical situations at university
2.1c University course outlines & contexts of communication
2.2a Making the Most of Participation in University Contexts
2.2b Participation & Communication at University
2.3a Participating in Lectures & Tutorials
2.3b Participating in Online Forums
2.4a Participating in Group Work
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
2.1 Practice Quiz
2.2 Practice Quiz
2.3 Practice Quiz
2.4 Practice Quiz
Summative Quiz - Module 2
Discussion Board Self Assessment - Module 2
Interpreting, Researching & Planning Written Assignments
3.1a Introduction to Understanding, Researching, and Planning Written Assignments
3.2a Part 1: Understanding Essay Assignments
3.2a Part 2: Interpreting Essay Questions
3.2b Understanding and Interpreting Reports & Proposals
3.3a Conducting Research for Essays
3.3b Conducting Research for Reports & Proposals
3.4a Planning Essays
3.4b Planning Reports & Proposals
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
3.2c Understanding the question
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
3.4c Basic Essay Structures
3.4d Professional Report Structures
3.1 Practice Quiz
3.2 Practice Quiz
3.3 Practice Quiz
3.4 Practice Quiz
Summative Quiz - Module 3
Discussion Board Self Assessment - Module 3
Writing Effective & Concise Written Assignments
4.1a Introduction to Drafting, Refining, and Incorporating Visual Aids in Written Assignments
4.2a Drafting Essays
4.2b Drafting Reports & Proposals
4.2c Coherence & Cohesion for Essays & Reports
4.3a Polishing & Refining Essays
4.3b Polishing & Refining Reports & Proposals
4.3c Incorporating Visual Aids in Written Assignments
4.3d Editing for Language
4.4a Formatting and Proofreading Written Assignments for Submission
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
4.2d Paragraph structure
4.2e Reporting Verbs
4.2f Overcoming Writer's Block
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
4.4b Written Assignment Checklist
4.1 Practice Quiz
4.2 Practice Quiz
4.3 Practice Quiz
4.4 Practice Quiz
Summative Quiz - Module 4
Discussion Board Self Assessment - Module 4
Giving Persuasive & Engaging Presentations
5.1a Introduction to Academic Presentations
5.2a Understanding and Researching Presentations
5.2b Planning Presentations
5.3a Preparing Visual Aids
5.3b Writing your Script
5.3c Practising your Script
5.4a Finding your Presentation Style
5.4b Facilitating Audience Interaction and Fielding Questions
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
5.4c Relaxation and Focusing Techniques
5.1 Practice Quiz
5.2 Practice Quiz
5.3 Practice Quiz
5.4 Practice Quiz
Summative Quiz - Module 5
Discussion Board Self Assessment - Module 5
Summative Assignment
Summative Assessment Overview
How to mark your peers' assignments
Practice peer making activity answers
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